14 Universally Acknowledged Quotes From Pride & Prejudice | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

14 Universally Acknowledged Quotes From Pride & Prejudice

Truly iconic quotes from a literary masterpiece.

574
14 Universally Acknowledged Quotes From Pride & Prejudice
Spineless Classics

First published in 1813, Jane Austin blessed the world with one of the most iconic romance novels in English literature, Pride & Prejudice. This story follows the musings of Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with several issues prominent in English society during the Regency era. Elizabeth Bennet is a character that every woman can relate to and her relationship with Mr. Darcy is not only goals but has also been portrayed in several forms of media for every generation to enjoy. This book has been one of my personal favorites since I was 9 or 10 and the 2005 movie adaption is truly a work of art. The following are some great quotes for everyone to enjoy and reminisce in if you have read the book or seen one of the movie adaptions, and if you are not familiar with this story I highly recommend looking into it.

"People themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever."- Mr. Bingley

“Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.” - Mary Bennet

“My good opinion once lost is lost forever.” - Elizabeth Bennet

“I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.” - Mr. Darcy

"There is nothing so bad as parting with one's friends. One seems to forlorn without them."- Mrs. Bennet

"There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me." - Elizabeth Bennet

"Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking the truth from her heart." Elizabeth Bennet

"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! — When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."- Caroline Bingley

“There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.” - Elizabeth Bennet

"What are men to rocks and mountains?" - Elizabeth Bennet

"To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love." - Jane Austen

“I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.” - Elizabeth Bennet

“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you. - Mr. Dacy

Now this quote is not in the book itself, featured in the 2005 movie adaption instead, but I have to include it.

"You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on." - Mr. Darcy


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Lifestyle

Pros And Cons Of Having A Birthday Near The Holidays

The truth of what it is like having a birthday around the holiday season.

2018
Christmas decoration
Flickr

It's the most wonderful time of the year!! But for some people, including myself and my Dad, it can have its ups and downs when it comes to having a birthday near and around the holiday season. I personally share a birthday with my Dad two days before Christmas. Yes, Christmas Eve Eve is our birthday. Here are a few pros and cons for having a birthday near the holidays.

Keep Reading...Show less
Christmas Tree Lights
Pixabay

It is that time of year again. Christmastime. It is one of my favorite seasons for a myriad of reasons. Here are just a few reasons why I love Christmas. This list is in no order of importance.

1. The Christmas decorations

I am that person who will decorate directly after Thanksgiving is over. This year, my roommates and I put the tree up in our apartment before we even left for Thanksgiving break. It is a great stress reliever for me to just sit in my living room and work on the huge amount of work I have before the semester is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl with santa hat
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

'Tis the season to be jolly folks, and if you're anything like me, then at the stroke of midnight on Halloween your home went from wicked to winter

Keep Reading...Show less
mistake
Project Eve

Mistakes are something we all make, no matter how old we get. Most of the time, the mistakes we made are little and sometimes due to something out of our control. Yet, there are mistakes that are bigger than others. Personally, I have mistakes that I wish I could go back and undo. Here they are:

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

5 Things To Do That Are Better Than Writing A Paper

Don't waste your time trying to write that paper when there are so many more interesting things you could be doing.

13297
computer keyboard
Unsplash

Writing a paper is never fun and is rarely rewarding. The writer's block, the page requirement, be specific, but don’t summarize, make sure you fixed any grammatical errors, did you even use spellcheck? and analyze, analyze, analyze.

Papers can be a major pain. They take up so much time and effort that by the end of the process you hate yourself and you hate the professor for making life so difficult. Questions of your existence start roaming in your mind. Am I even cut out for college if I can’t write a single paper? Am I even capable of taking care of myself if I lack the energy to open my laptop and start typing?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments